Veterans lash Congress over VA budget shortfall and pork
National commander of the American Legion denounces Congress for removing 1.8 billion from the VA medical bill and funding pork projects instead. He cites wounded veterans at Walter Reed and Germany and urges public pressure until veterans receive timely medical care.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Congress of the
Unite States
Vulcan
Birmingham
Alabama
North Dakota
Nevada
Unites States
Germany
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Washington, D.C
Iraq
Micronesia
Pennsylvania
Walter Reed
Congress
Washington
United States
Korea
Vietnam
America
Conley
American Legion
California October Choice Sparks Political Debate
A brisk editorial notes the approaching October start of California’s political season, urging readers to consider the available candidates and the direction they would take for the state. It frames the upcoming selection as a pivotal moment for leadership and policy.
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California
Patrick's Profiles: California recall and Dav is governorship
Roy Patrick surveys the political scene as recall momentum grows against Governor Davis. The piece analyzes public opinion, party strategy, and potential successors while likening opponents to clowns and warning of a looming transition to Sacramento.
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Davis
Washington, D.C
Bill Clinton
Jerry Brown
Moonbeam
Brown
California
Diane Feinstein
Feinstein
U.S
San Francisco
Bay
Senate
Sacramento
Inside Kiwanis "Most Energy Crooks" piece and club notes
A Kiwanis Shafter meeting recounts a relaxed session with birthdays fines and announcements. The group promotes the September 13 pancake breakfast and September 25 officer installation along with the August 20 new teacher luncheon.
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Kiwanis Club
Shafter
Kiwanis
Shafter High
Richland
California Focus on Enron trades and energy prices
California Focus outlines Enron related practices with bluechip names like Deathstar and phonied trades by a BP trader and Reliant Resources during the 2000 energy crunch. It notes a $3 million BP penalty, compares to $9 billion theft debates, and critiques deregulation rules favoring large buyers over residents and small businesses.
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FERC
California Public Utilitie Commission
PUC
California
BP Energy
British Petroleum
Alaska
Arco
America
Southwest
Enron Corp
Deathstar
Houston
Arizona
Southern California Edison
Pacific Gas & Electric
San Diego Gas & Electric
Nettie Hoge
Utility Reform Network
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Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
P.O
Frank W. Reed
Donald L. Reed
Lerdo Highway
Margaret Baker
Diane Givens
P.O. Box
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